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Gary Simmons Brings Memory To The Forefront In ‘Rush’
9+ hour, 46+ min ago (298+ words) Blackboard has long been utilized as a central surface in Simmons" work. In Rush, chalk lines are drawn and partially wiped by hand, leaving behind smudges and residues that hover between being seen and unseen. The physical engagement with drawing…...
Black Professionals Say The Job Search Is Harder Than Ever—And AI Is Part Of The Problem
16+ hour, 23+ min ago (365+ words) The U.S. job market wasn't very healthy in 2025, and things don't look like they're greatly improving any time soon. Last year had some low points in employment. To start, [] The post Black Professionals Say The Job Search Is Harder Than Ever'And…...
Student Loan Wage Garnishments Are Resuming As Unemployment Rises—Here’s What Borrowers Need To Know
17+ hour, 29+ min ago (516+ words) As unemployment rates continue to rise, the Trump Administration is set to resume wage garnishments for student loan borrowers in default as early as this month. This decision would become the first time the federal government would enforce loan repayments…...
The Workforce Is Resetting In 2026. Here’s What That Means For Black Women
4+ day, 22+ hour ago (293+ words) If 2025 taught us anything, it is a familiar truth Black women know well: seats are not promised, titles are temporary, and adaptability is not optional." While some trends create new opportunities, others risk widening existing gaps if left unaddressed and…...
Black Women In Leadership Are Burning Out Faster Than Anyone Else, New Report Finds
1+ week, 1+ day ago (239+ words) 2025 was a challenging work year for everyone, thanks to record-high layoffs, job insecurity, and stagnant wages. Senior-level executive women are struggling more than ever, especially Black women. The numbers match the anecdotes. Headlines this year have been about 2025 having the…...
How Dr. S. Carver Davenport Shaped Generations Through Dillard University’s Concert Choir
1+ week, 3+ day ago (662+ words) Among all historically Black colleges and universities (HBCUs), the longest-reigning choral director is celebrating fifty years of educating and training the vocal abilities of thousands of students through Dillard University's music program. Dr. S. Carver Davenport, associate professor of music and…...
Quinta Brunson Is Making Sure Money Never Stops Philly Kids From Field Trips
3+ week, 1+ day ago (325+ words) Quinta Brunson is ending the year on a high note. The Abbott Elementary creator is giving back to her hometown of Philadelphia with a newly announced fund for field trips. The Quinta Brunson Field Trip Fund launched early December, and…...
Black Unemployment Is Nearly Double The National Rate—And Getting Worse
3+ week, 3+ day ago (374+ words) Economists and the general public alike have been waiting with baited breath for the latest job report. The US Bureau of Labor Statistics was closed for over a month due [] The post Black Unemployment Is Nearly Double The National Rate'And…...
Black Student Magazine At University of Alabama Shut Down Amid Trump’s Anti-DEI Policies
4+ week, 2+ day ago (378+ words) One month after the release of the student-run magazine, Nineteen Fifty-Six, the University of Alabama (UA) permanently cuts its funding, suspending the magazine and claiming its mission to amplify Black voices violates federal guidelines on diversity, equity and inclusion (DEI)…...
How Hurricane Katrina Sparked A Career In Engineering And An Inspiring Children’s Book Series
4+ week, 2+ day ago (369+ words) When New Orleans native and entrepreneur Courtney Kelly was growing up, she dreamt of one day becoming a veterinarian. But when Hurricane Katrina ravaged her hometown, the storm altered the [] The post How Hurricane Katrina Sparked A Career In Engineering…...